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My Haryana 🌾🚜 Diary Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary: A Stunning Wildlife Photo Journey in Haryana 🐦🌿

Bursting with color, a giant painted stork swoops overhead — confidence winged and fearless by gautam lahiri

An enchanted winter morning at Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, where the skies buzzed with wings, the swamps rippled with life, and every weed hid a story.

Each moment frozen in a frame, each image hissing the wilderness.

Black-winged Stilts – “Marshside Ballet” 🖤🩰

Black-winged Stilts Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary by gautam lahiri
A troupe of black-winged stilts stands poised by the swamp, while one spreads its wings like a dancer mid-performance — elegance stitched into stillness

Green Parrot – “The Watchful Sentinel” 🦜🌤️

Green Parrot, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, haryana by gautam lahiri
Perched on a bare branch against a blue sky, the green parrot scans the world with sharp, curious eyes — nature’s brightest guardian

Eastern Great Egret – “The White Wanderer” 🕊️🌾

Eastern Great Egret, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Haryana by gautam lahiri
Standing tall, the great egret gazes into the distant swamp, as if searching for secrets carried by the wind.

Graylag Geese – “Sky Caravan” 🪶

Graylag Geese, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Haryana by gautam lahiri
A synchronised flock slices across the grey sky — a powerful reminder of instinctive journeys

White Ibis Juvenile – “Landing Among Giants” 🐦🕊️

Black beaked Ibis, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Haryana by gautam lahiri
A young white ibis touches down on a tree crowded with storks — youth meeting wisdom in the treetops

Long-tailed Shrike – “The Breezy Acrobat” 🌬️🐦

Long tailed Shrike, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Haryana by gautam lahiri
Balancing on a delicate twig that swayed with the breeze, this Shrike appears weightless yet alert

Purple Moorhen – “Post-Meal Royalty” 🍃👑

Purple Moorhen, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Haryana by gautam lahiri
Fresh from a meal, the moorhen stands regal by the swamp, crowned by its bluish-purple hues

Nilgai Juvenile – “Curious Blue Prince” 🦌🌿

Nilgai, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Haryana by gautam lahiri
A young nilgai pauses at the swamp’s edge, wide-eyed and calm — the forest’s gentle guardian

Painted Stork with Chicks – “Nesting Love” 🍼🩷

Painted Stork with chicks, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Haryana by gautam lahiri
A devoted painted stork fusses over its fluffy chicks — a portrait of parental devotion

Juvenile Painted Stork – “Branch-Top landing” 🕊️🌳

Juvenile Painted Stork lands on a tree, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Haryana by gautam lahiri
A young stork lands awkwardly yet eagerly on a tall branch — mastering the art of flight

Pond Heron – “The Patient Hunter” 👁️🎣

Pond Heron, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Haryana by gautam lahiri
With laser-sharp focus, the pond heron waits motionless — every ripple a potential meal

Spot-billed Duck – “The Aimless Drifter” 🦆🌑

Spot Billed Duck, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Haryana by gautam lahiri
Gliding lazily over dark swamp waters, the duck seems lost in its own gentle world

Purple Heron – “The Silent Striker” 🐍🎯

Purple Heron, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Haryana by gautam lahiri
Neck curved like a bow, the purple heron aims at an unsuspecting insect — precision in a single breath

Brown Water Snake – “Swamp Serpent Glide” 🐍💧

Brown water snake glides in water, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Haryana by gautam lahiri
Smooth and silent, the water snake weaves through a narrow stream — a shadow beneath the surface

White-breasted Kingfisher – “The Blue-Winged Sniper” 🎯💙

White Breasted Kingfisher, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Haryana by gautam lahiri
Perched above the stream, the kingfisher locks onto its prey — moments from a lightning-fast dive

Well, do you plan to visit the sanctuary today? This place is a birder’s paradise.

I would love to hear and thank you for being with us.

Inference

  • ❄️🦅 Every winter, Sultanpur welcomes over 250 migratory species from Europe, Central Asia, and Siberia — turning the wetlands into a global bird hub
  • 🏞️🇮🇳 Originally a bird sanctuary since 1972, it was upgraded to Sultanpur National Park in 1991 to protect its rich wetland ecosystem
  • 🐦🌿From painted storks to egrets, kingfishers, shrikes, geese, and ibises — the park is a heartbeat for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers
  • 💧🦢 Sultanpur’s lakes, marshes, and grasslands support not only birds but also nilgai, jackals, snakes, turtles, and wetland plants, forming a balanced natural habitat
DistancesFrom Gurgaon city, it is 27 km away and 50 km from New Delhi, and it sits on the Gurgaon-Farukhnagar Road
When to goNovember through February, before it gets really hot
Pocket PinchIndians pay Rs 50 for adult tickets, Rs 30 for parking, and Rs 70 for a DSLR camera. A nearby Haryana Govt. restaurant offers food; however, have it only if you are really hungry
Travel Tips
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